Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1873

Publication Date

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1950

Average_duration

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4:25

Franz Liszt's 'Walther von der Vogelweide, S. 345/3a' is a solo piano piece that was composed in 1860. The piece is based on the medieval German poet and minnesinger Walther von der Vogelweide, who lived in the 12th century. The piece was premiered in Weimar, Germany, on August 25, 1860, by Liszt himself. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which is based on a different poem by Walther von der Vogelweide. The first movement, 'Palästinalied', is based on a poem that describes the Crusades and the desire of the Christian knights to reclaim the Holy Land. The movement is characterized by its grandeur and its use of dramatic contrasts between loud and soft passages. The second movement, 'Der gute Konig', is based on a poem that praises a good king who rules with justice and compassion. The movement is characterized by its gentle, flowing melody and its use of delicate ornamentation. The third movement, 'Der edle Moringer', is based on a poem that tells the story of a noble knight who falls in love with a beautiful maiden. The movement is characterized by its virtuosic passages and its use of rapid arpeggios and trills. Overall, 'Walther von der Vogelweide, S. 345/3a' is a complex and challenging piece that showcases Liszt's mastery of the piano. The piece is notable for its use of programmatic elements, which allow Liszt to tell a story through music. Additionally, the piece demonstrates Liszt's interest in medieval literature and his desire to incorporate these themes into his music.

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